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Fall CLASSIC 2012 See Pages A6 and A7 for More photos from the Event
Over 100 members of the Saint Rose Community attended Fall CLASSIC 2012 this past weekend at Silver Bay in Lake George, N.Y.
Pair Shares Dreams with Saint Rose Students: The Dream Share Project By LAUREN HALLIGAN Features Editor The Dream Share Project is an inspirational film about two young college graduates, who documented their journey as they drove across The United States of America, following their dreams. The duo, Chip Hiden and Alexis Irvin, are now traveling the states
again, this time telling college students to do the same, without fear or societal pressure directing their journeys. An entirely free screening of the movie followed by a “Chase Your Dream!” interactive workshop with its creators, will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3 in Saint Joseph’s Auditorium. This event is sponsored
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by the Career Center and Delta Epsilon Iota. Throughout the documentary, the filmmakers focus on finding out how successful people in the country have discovered, committed to, chased, and ultimately achieved their wildest dreams. Just a few types of dream-chasContinued on Page A3
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Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, Stevenson McIlvaine, visits Saint Rose. See pages A4
I Can’t Believe You Watched That: Elementary...Cool or Copy Cat? See pages B9
Albany man arrested in connection to robberies. See pages A2
Katie Bakaitis talks about the Israeli-Iranian situation. See page C13
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Stephen Eisenbraun Talks Human Rights with Students and Faculty By JACKSON WANG Executive Editor The protection on human rights is one of the United States Department of State’s top priorities each year. To do that, the Department of State produces an annual report called The International Human Rights Reports. This report essentially grades each country around the world on how well they’re protecting
human rights of its citizens, according to Stephen Eisenbraun, who has been Editor in Chief of the report since 2006. Eisenbraun, who worked as a Foreign Service Officer for 28 years prior to becoming the Editor in Chief of the report, spoke in front of a large group of Saint Rose students and faculty Wednesday on why the promoContinued on Page A5
Sports Golden Knights athletics goes live web streaming. See page D15 Women’s soccer takes down Saint Michael’s. See page D16
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In Brief
Man Arrested for Albany Pharmacy Robberies Albany detectives arrested a 30-year-old city resident yesterday for robbing two pharmacies earlier this month in Albany. Timothy O’Connor, of 826 Chestnut Street, was charged with two counts of Robbery 1st and one count of Robbery 3rd. On September 6th, at approximately 9:00 p.m., O’Connor walked into the CVS, located at 1026 Madison Avenue, where he displayed a hammer and demanded money. He also walked into the same CVS at approximately 5:40 p.m. on September 18th where he walked up to the pharmacy counter, passed a note
and demanded medication. According to an Albany Police report, on September 19th , at approximately 9:15 a.m., O’Connor also demanded medication from the Rite Aid Pharmacy, located at 581 Central Avenue while displaying what appeared to be the handle of a black handgun. O’Connor was identified Wednesday morning, September 26th at Second and Judson Streets by a patrol officer who recognized him from surveillance footage. He was arraigned yesterday afternoon in the Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.
Medical Center after he was shot in the leg. He was treated and released from the hospital. The cause on the incident is still unclear and no arrests have been made. Saint Rose security sent out an email notifying students of the
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incident later Wednesday afternoon. They also provided tips for students as a safety precaution. Anyone with more information on the shooting can contact Albany police at 518-462-8039.
Three More Arrested in Ontario Homicide Case
Albany detectives have arrested three more men in connection with the homicide of Alex Duncan earlier this month in front of 104 Ontario Street. Antwan Uptegrow, 35, of Albany, who was originally being held on a New York State Parole warrant, was charged Tuesday, September 25th, with Murder 2nd and Robbery 1st following the investigation. Shaquan Oliver, 22, of Albany was taken into custody in the rear of 16 Benson Street on Tuesday. While in the area of Washington Avenue and O’Leary Boulevard, Oliver was observed by detec-
tives to be the passenger in a vehicle. The driver, 24 year old Santonieo Miller of Albany, refused to pull over and led the detectives on a brief vehicle pursuit. During the course of the pursuit a loaded handgun was thrown from the vehicle. Oliver fled the vehicle on foot and was quickly taken into custody. The handgun thrown from the vehicle was recovered. Both men were charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd. Oliver was also charged with a parole violation, Murder 2nd and Robbery 1st for
Albany detectives arrested three city residents last night after investigating complaints of prostitution in the City of Albany. At approximately 4:45 p.m., Jamilla Marshall, 35, was charged with Prostitution at a location on Washington Avenue. Later in the evening, Samantha Snyder, 23, and Tabatha Heitzman, 31, were
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UAlbany Student Shot on Hudson Ave A University of Albany student was shot near the intersection of Hudson Avenue and Ontario Street early Wednesday morning, according to Saint Rose security and Albany Police Department. Just after 3:30 a.m., Joseph Sheehin, 21, was taken to Albany
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his role in the homicide. Uquawn Bean, 21, of Albany, was arrested by patrol officers Wednesday morning, September 26th, at Second and Oak Streets. He was charged with a parole violation, Murder 2nd and Robbery 1st . All three men have been arraigned in the Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail. Before these three arrests, Bernard White, 23, of Albany, was arrested and charged with Murder 2nd and Robbery 1st the night of incident.
both charged with Prostitution during two separate incidents on Watervliet Avenue. All three women were arrested after offering to have sex with undercover detectives for a sum of money. All three were arraigned Thursday morning, September 27th, in the Albany City Criminal Court.
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Continued From Page A1 ers featured in the film include an Olympic skier, a Latin Kings of Comedy, founder of South by Southwest Festival, a slam poet, a Project Runway fashion designer, and CEO of a sustainable flip flop company. The message of this truly inspirational event, as President of Delta Epsilon Iota Christina
Strezenec explained, is that “College students get so caught up in school; they kind of forget how real life works. What’s beyond all of the craziness and college life? This film gets to the heart of the matter.” According to their website, dreamshareproject.com, the Hiden and Irvin learn about topics such as “discovering one’s passion, committing to a dream,
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dealing with setbacks, and redefining success for the Millennial generation.” Ultimately, “[t]he Dream Share Project is committed to helping people discover and pursue their dreams.” Hiden and Irvin encourage students to do what they feel passionately about, without society’s ‘practical’ concerns to place boundaries around their dreams, and to undoubtedly reach their fullest potential in doing so. Student Abbey Naumowicz noticed that the movie trailer features both the words “passion” and “purpose,” much like the Saint Rose “Passion.Knowledge.Purpose.” logo and slogan. Naumowicz said that this trailer sparked her interest in seeing the movie and attending the on-campus event. “I think a lot of students feel like once they choose a “path,” they need to stay on it because they have no other choice. After watching the video, I now realize that putting your mind to something that’s placed on your heart can happen at any time,” said Christina Procida, a junior and transfer student. “I’m really excited to see how Saint Rose takes this Dream Share Project and what they do with it,” said Procida, who will be in attendance on Wednesday. To watch the trailer and learn more about The Dream Share Project and this event, visit the dreamshareproject.com.
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Tuesday, October 2 6:30 p.m. Student Association Standish 7 p.m. G4G (Girls For God) Sanctuary 7 p.m. Theatre Guild Lima Basement 7 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Franklin Pierce Plumeri 8 p.m. Yoga Sanctuary Wednesday, October 3 3:45 p.m. Environmental Club Community Service Office 4 p.m. SEB Standish 5 p.m. Mid-Week Mass Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night Jack’s Place 7 p.m. Spectrum Standish 7:30 p.m. BASIC Sanctuary Thursday, October 4 6 p.m. Women’s Initiative Main Lounge 8 p.m. Wind Ensemble Concert Massry Friday, October 5 7 p.m. Visiting Artist Ellen Driscoll Lecture St. Joseph Hall Saturday, October 6 7:30 p.m. Medeski Martin Wood-Special Acoustic Performance Massry Sunday, October 7 6:30 p.m. College Mass St. Vincent de Paul Church Monday, October 8 5:15 p.m. Yoga Sanctuary 7 p.m. Outside the [BOX] Lima Basement If you have an upcoming event you would like to see in our weekly Calendar of Events please e-mail chronicle@strose.edu.
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McIlvaine’sVisit Full of Rich Discussions
By KELLIE MCGUIRE Staff Writer Amidst a very busy week at the College of Saint Rose, Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, Stevenson McIlvaine took time out to have lunch at the Washington Tavern. McIlvaine was joined at the Pine Hills landmark by Professor Michael Brannigan, Saint Rose student Ahsan Azmi, and alum John Thornton. “It was a nice, small gathering of most interesting persons,” said Brannigan about the lunch. Conversation topics ranged from the NFL, to the educational system in the U.S., philosophy, Albany history, Buddhism, Wikileaks, Ambassador Stevens, and of course diplomatic—foreign relations. “Wikileaks was the first time that my wife was actually able to see what I do,” said McIlvaine in a conversation about the ethics of journalism, full disclosure, and the attack on the US Embassy in Libya. “Everything is classified.” Throughout his week at Saint Rose, McIlvaine presided over a roundtable discussion with facul-
ty and staff Tuesday. The discussion resulted in agreement as to the importance for Saint Rose to cultivate and enhance global and international awareness in our learning community. President David Szczerbacki expressed a similar goal for the college.
“It was a nice, small gathering of most interesting persons.” Michael Brannigan “One of our most insightful sessions this week came on Tuesday when international students and students who studied abroad shared their rich perspectives on the value of enhancing global awareness and understanding,” said Brannigan. Wednesday’s panel comple-
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McIlvaine in front of Washington Tavern with Ahsan Azmi, John Thornton, and Michael Brannigan. mented Tuesday’s session with a selection of faculty members offering insights on ways to enhance global awareness and sensitivity, and most especially how all this relates to cultivating a
genuine community on the Saint Rose campus. In Thursday evening’s Vickery Lecture, McIlvaine explained the problems inherent in international-interventions through the
“In my week at Saint Rose, I have learned that the students are alert, interested, and ask good questions.” Stevenson McIlvaine use of three scenarios: Somalia, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone. This resulted in an engaging conversation from the Saint Rose community. A notable part of the conversation was that McIlvaine “ex-
plained the morality of military interventions and how difficult it is to actually intervene, and the numerous obstacles that stand in the way sometimes even though we know that our intervention is the right thing to do,” said Amzi. “In my week at Saint Rose, I have learned that the students are alert, interested, and ask good questions. The faculty is diverse, challenging and interested in the world beyond Albany. And the leadership of the school is truly committed to developing a broader understanding of the world. It has been fun, challenging, and very interesting. Keep it up, Saint Rose and good luck,” said McIlvaine about his visit. This was a most fitting way to start out President Szczerbacki’s inaugural year. The results of this week’s discussion are very much in keeping with his vision of “an international footprint” for our campus. Panels and discussions are important but sometimes the simple things are the best—like the community building which occurs over a pleasant lunch at the Washington Tavern.
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Continued From Page A1 tion of human rights and democracy in U.S. foreign policy is important. His presentation impressed much of the students and professors that were in attendance, including Kathleen Crowley, a professor of psychology at Saint Rose. “I thought Mr. Eisenbraun provided a lot of interesting detail about the historical and legal grounding for making human rights a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy and international negotiations,” said Crowley. “The questions and comments he fielded from the very engaged audience addressed some of the most challenging issues facing our government and our people.” Many of the people in attendance had no idea the human rights report even existed as only two hands shot up when Eisenbraun asked how many people looked up the report before. In his PowerPoint presentation, the former Foreign Service Officer kicked it off by talking about the Tiananmen Square massacre and Mukhtaran Mai, which in both cases, human rights played a major role. Eisenbraun also talked about how human rights in the United
States started with the American Revolution, breaking out of Great Britain’s control, the Declaration of Independence, and the Civil Rights movement, which played a big role in the 1960s. Another major event that affected human rights was the Holocaust, according to Eisenbraun. “The horrors of the Holocaust was one of the reasons to put human rights on the agenda,” said Eisenbraun. So in 1948, the United Nation’s general assembly passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 48-0. “It’s a miracle in 1948 we could get an agreement,” said Eisenbraun, referring to politics playing a big role in passing laws. Even halfway through the Editor in Chief’s presentation, it still left one person in the audience wondering, “ What does democracy have to do with human rights?” Eisenbraun answered back touching on the Muhammad Prophet video which angered Middle East Countries that lead to the death of an American Ambassador. He also said there are no guarantees in life, but in countries like the United States, it can at least provide the freedom of speech. And that was made possible be-
cause people of goodwill made it happen, said Eisenbraun. Eisenbraun also touched on laws that the United States doesn’t enforce well on, such as the sale of knockoff products. He asked the audience, “Where is it not enforced?” Crowley jokingly said “New York City,” giving the students a laugh. Eisenbraun went on to say this country is very relaxed on knockoff items. In European countries, if Americans brought over a fake Gucci bag, they could get arrested, said Eisenbraun. He then moved on to talking about the Berlin Wall. This was a problem that took some time to finally change. The Berlin Wall was asked to be torn down by the United States many times. It wasn’t until 1989 when the wall finally came down. “Nothing is simple,” said Eisenbraun referring to democracy and human rights, which takes time to enforce. “That’s why you go to college, to define complexity and simplicity.” Crowley backed up Eisenbraun by saying the Department of State
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Eisenbraun worked as a Foreign Service Officer for 28 years before becoming the Editor in Chief of the report. has to go through a lot of people to get things done, which she was referring to her experience in the department. Even though it might take time to promote democracy and human rights, the Department of
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State believes it’s worth doing, said Eisenbraun. “I think everyone on this planet should have human rights,” said Crowley. “I’m proud the United States protect our human rights.”
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Fall CLASSIC Weekend
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All members of the Saint Rose community that attended Fall CLASSIC 2012 in front of Silver Bay Inn.
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Students sharing a meal with each other at Fall CLASSIC.
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Kayli Hurd, Clayton Inoa Jr., and Patrick Burke hanging out on a boat on Lake George.
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One of the houses students utilized during their weekend at Silver Bay.
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Students getting ready to kayak on Lake George.
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A storm rolling over the mountains and heading towards Lake George.
Justin McCormick, Danielle Serrano, Kaitlyn Rooney, Lori Blosser, Yelfri De Leon, (back row) Latisha Barnett, Hazell Imbert, and Myles Clendenin, members of S.A., singing on stage at Fall CLASSIC weekend.
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Looper Is Director Rian Johnson’s Most Mature Film To Date By M. WILLIAM SMITH Staff Writer When telling a story, one of the most difficult things you can do for yourself is to make it about time travel. By focusing on this science-fiction trope, you’re subjecting yourself to a constant need to check if your story makes any sense, or if you’re just creating paradox after paradox. One of the real accomplishments in Rian Johnson’s latest film Looper is that though it involves time travel, the major focus is on the characters, and the film can get away with more than if it just solely focused on the concept itself. We don’t need the answer to every single detail about time travel, because Johnson never deems it as important; instead, there’s an undeniable desire to see what happens next, and how the characters will react to each situation. Looper takes place in the year 2044, where time travel has yet to be invented, but will be in 30 years, only used by criminal organizations to send men to their deaths in the past by trained assassins called Loopers. One of these assassins is Joseph Simmons (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), but when one of his marks turns
out to be his future self (played by Bruce Willis), the film becomes a cat-and-mouse game between Joe, Old Joe, and the organization of Loopers chasing after them. This is director Rian Johnson’s third film, after making the excellent Brick and The Brothers
“On top of that, the film asks big questions in its themes that left me wondering about them long after the credits rolled.” M. William Smith Bloom, which exhibits a more mature and confident style of directing in his first wide release as a filmmaker. While it may not have the constant spark of genius that Brick has, it’s a rewarding, interesting, and engrossing film that leaves you wanting more. What I mean by that is the world-building in the film is incredible, creating a society that at
once seems fantastical yet plausible. The concept of Loopers and their job description are continually interesting, but the design of the cities, the gadgets, and the people make the world feel fully realized and lived-in, as if this is where society could be in 30 years. On top of that, the film asks big questions in its themes that left me wondering about them long after the credits rolled. What do we become when we gain new abilities? Can we escape the nature of ourselves, even if we can evade physical laws we’ve always believed to be a constant? This all coalesces in a brave and powerful ending, one of the best endings I’ve seen all year. Johnson has proved himself to be very capable when it comes to actors, and Looper is no exception. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis complement each other well, and seem believable as two sides of the same person (the makeup used to alter Gordon-Levitt’s appearance to look more like Willis is excellent, as well). Emily Blunt gives a strong supporting performance, as does child actor Pierce Gagnon, and minor characters played by Jeff Daniels and Paul Dano prove to be very memorable.
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Bruce Willis is one of the star actors in this action film. The film spends most of its time focusing on Gordon-Levitt’s character, and his arc is the one that proves to be the most compelling. The flipside of this is that
“The film spends most of its time focusing on Gordon-Levitt’s character, and his arc is the one that proves to be the most compelling.” M. William Smith
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Rian Johnson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt speaking at WonderCon 2012 promoting Looper.
Willis can at times feel shortchanged. He’s great in the scenes that he’s in (and he handles the action like Bruce Willis always handles action: awesomely), but after his big introduction and his
goal is revealed, he doesn’t have much to do other than kill more bad guys (which is again, awesome.) It would have been nice to spend more time with this character in some quieter moments, but this is a small quibble in an otherwise excellent film. Good, original science fiction is sometimes hard to come by these days, so it’s nice to see one of my favorite upcoming directors be able to tackle the genre with the budget of a big studio behind him. Looper has the ability to surprise, to entertain, and to ultimately move the audience as the conclusion draws closer. It’s one of the most interesting films so far this year, and after a mostly lackluster summer, this is just the kind of film we needed. See it, if only to support the notion of more smart, original films like this one out in the marketplace more often. Final Grade: A-
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I Can’t Believe You Watched That: Elementary...Cool or Copy Cat? By RACHEL M. BOLTON Managing Editor The famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, is back again with the new CBS show Elementary. It stars Jonny Lee Miller in the lead role and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson. You heard me: Watson is woman in this version. The moment this show was announced there was an explosion of controversy, due to its casting choices and its similarities to the extremely popular BBC production Sherlock. I have been a Sherlock Holmes fan since the tender age of 10, and I feel obligated to check out any adaption I can. As I have written about it here before, Sherlock is a modern day adaption of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories. The six episode series is my second favorite Holmes adaption (sorry, nothing beats Jeremy Brett’s Granada series). What made the show unique was the time period shift. When news broke that CBS was doing a similar adaption, many fans cried foul, believing that the station was trying to rip off the success of the BBC show. But what got the most hate was Lucy Liu, an Asian woman, as the usually white male Watson. I was bothered by this at first because I thought they created a female Watson so they could write unresolved sexual tension between her and Holmes, since most detective shows with female/male leads run on that. Thankfully, the writers said they want to keep the duo as “bros.” Unfortunately, some people were angry about the race change as well. I was horrified to read some of the racist things people were writing online. Personally, I love the idea of a female Watson. The man has been a robot and mouse. I think an Asian woman is not much of a stretch. It’s the character that matters. Watson is Holmes’ only friend, his partner, connection to the rest of the world, and the person who calls him on his B.S. When I watched Elementary’s
first episode I knew I had to be able to answer two questions in my review: Is this show a copycat of Sherlock, and is this even a Sherlock Holmes adaption at all? To answer the first question, no, this is not a copycat of Sherlock. To explain, I have to answer the second. This is not a true adaption of Sherlock Holmes, it has few connections or references to the original stories, and I had to keep reminding myself that I was watching the Great Detective, unlike Sherlock, where the show runs on references to the original stories. The show does have Holmes taking care of bees and writing a book on them, something he did when he retired as an old man in the canon stories.
“Holmes is still an obnoxious know-it-all who lacks subtlety in social interactions.” Rachel M. Bolton I will give kudos to Elementary for making Holmes’ drug use as a part of his character, a fact that has been ignored in recent adaptions. When bored or in the mood for intellectual simulation, Sherlock Holmes shot up with a seven percent solution of cocaine. It was legal back in the Victorian era, although Doctor Watson disapproved. Here, he is a recovering addict who is trying to rebuild his life in New York City. Watson is introduced as his sober companion, the person who is helping him transition after rehab. But the characterization feels off, they changed just enough that it feels unfamiliar. Gone is Watson’s background as an army doctor. She is a former surgeon who accidentally killed a man on the operating table. Holmes is still an obnoxious know-it-all who lacks subtlety in social interactions; however, it is inconsistent. Holmes is rude to an attack victim and then later in the episode, he lies to Watson about knowing the truth about her lost medical li-
Managing Editor Rachel Bolton is one of many Sherlock Holmes fans. CBS’s new show Elementary puts a modern spin on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic sleuth and his widely-loved stories. cense to spare her feelings. Yeah, that totally works in giving the character limited social skills. The show did a good job with the dynamic of the duo. Watson is shown to be clever and can keep up with Holmes. It is she that solves the final part of the mystery, making the relationship more equal. However, I am concerned with one of the directions that the series may be heading. Another reviewer pointed out the dominate/submissive undertones (Watson and Holmes, respectively) of the show, and it turns out they were not exaggerating. Holmes’ introduction to the
audience took place after he had sex with a random woman that involved handcuffs and a ladder (which goes against canon Holmes being likely asexual). He later describes a suspect as a “Dom” or a “Sub.” With Watson, he is opening doors for her, helping her put on her coat, or waiting for her to pick up a phone first. This is not him being a gentleman; he wants to be controlled. I think that this might be interesting if done well. If not, it’s going to turn into Fifty Shades of Sherlock Holmes. The mystery was nothing new, a woman killed by a psychopath.
But what was interesting was how the case was cracked. I really hope that they will have Holmes and Watson solves things beyond murder. Sherlock Holmes was willing to examine the strangest cases, and if they don’t explore other ideas, Elementary is going to turn into another police procedural. I did enjoy Elementary. It is not a good Sherlock Holmes adaption, but it has promise to be its own thing. I will be tuning in next week, and I look forward to see how they introduce Holmes’ archenemy, James Moriarty, in the show. The game’s afoot!
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The Neighbors Are A Little Quirky, But Harmless Enough
By CHRIS SURPRENANT Arts Editor We all want neighbors who are out of this world. Wouldn’t it be nice if they brought us pie? How about a dinner invitation? What about keeping a tidy lawn? For Marty and Debbie Weaver (Lenny Venito and Jamie Gertz), they got all this, plus a spaceship at no extra charge. ABC’s new sci-fi comedy The Neighbors plants extraterrestrials in suburbia, playing up the fish-out-of-water angle for a lighthearted half-hour of laughs. In the pilot episode, we meet the residents of the exclusive gated community “Hidden Hills,” solely inhabited by citizens of the planet Zabvron. Disguised as humans, the Zabvronians have been stationed on Earth for 10 years, waiting for instructions from home. When one the families move out, the middle-class Weavers move in, happy to be a part of such a beautiful community. Right away, the Weavers realize something’s off with their neighbors. The entire neighborhood shows up at one time to offer customary welcome pies. For their neighbors, “doing the dishes” means chucking dirty plates through a window. Oh, and oddly enough, they all have names of pro-athletes, including Larry Bird, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Dick Butkus, and Reggie Jackson. After learning that their neighbors are, in fact, aliens, the Weavers decide they’re harmless enough, and that they could actually get along with them. If you haven’t stopped reading by now, I’ll grant you that the concept sounds ridiculous, given that the current trend for sitcoms seems to be heavily based in reality. Is the show goofy? You bet. It seems like something you’d see circa 1978 a la Mork and Mindy. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. ABC’s Wednesday comedy
block, while it is full of family programming, does not have a show with any definitive quirks. True, the Weavers are just as dysfunctional as any TV family, but their other-worldly neighbors really make the show unique. That might be the only problem that The Neighbors has. It can’t be carried on quirks alone. Debbie Weaver, for example, is an exasperated wife with an oafish hus-
“If the coming episodes are able to give the characters a little more depth, the show has the potential to be something more than a novelty.” band and obnoxious kids. In the pilot episode, the show hints that she and neighbor Jackie are both in the same boat, but it doesn’t suggest that they will grow out the mold into rounder characters. The same can be said for Marty Weaver. He’s a man-child controlled by his know-it-all wife. If The Neighbors expects to do well on one of the best nights of television, originality and development are key to its success. If the coming episodes are able to give the characters a little more depth, the show has the potential to be something more than a novelty. The premiere shows people from two different worlds (figuratively and literally) who actually have a lot in common, despite their differences. That’s not to say that the story is all gooey, mushy Full House-type nonsense. Larry Bird and Marty Weaver aren’t even close to having, nor should they have, a Danny Tanner/Uncle Jessie relationship. However, if the relationships between the character doubles were to be strengthened, the show has the potential to suggest that we could learn a lot from others around us if we’re open to our surroundings.
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Chronicle Cuisine: Tofu Stir-Fry and Honey-Glazed Quinoa*
*Recipe courtesy of Advertising Manager Caroline Murray Tofu is scary for most people who have never tried it before. It becomes even scarier when given the task of cooking it. As a vegetarian, sometimes our options can be quite limited, but I must admit our diets go far beyond tofu and veggies. In this decade the vegan/ vegetarian lifestyle has become so popular that restaurants and even main-stream grocery stores have accommodated our “picky” diets. However, living this lifestyle can come with an expensive price tag. As a college student struggling to maintain a healthy diet on a limited budget, I find it easy to buy the freshest produce when it’s on sale and experiment with meals (hence the tofu and veggies which were on sale this week). Also, don’t be afraid to pick up a spatula and start cooking. This Ingredients: • ½ cup of Quinoa (white or brown rice would make a good substitute) • ½ package of Tofu, chopped into cubes • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped • ¼ cup of red onions • 2 cups of broccoli (whole) • 2 cups of green beans, cut in half • 2 tbs of olive oil • Honey • Salt • Pepper • Garlic Salt • Onion Powder Now that the pseudo-philosophical stuff is out of the way, it’s time to discuss the series’ gags. The fact that all the aliens are named after sports figures is just too much to handle, in a good way. What’s the reason behind this? The Zabvronians, when assuming human forms, felt it was only appropriate to name themselves after Earth’s “finest speci-
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Tofu isn’t as scary as it seems. With a little ingenuity, you can have a delicious, healthy meal. is the best way to learn the art of cooking and is also how the most delicious recipes are created: on a whim. Although tofu may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, it
makes for a protein-filled lunch or dinner that is tasty too. For a spur-of-the-moment- recipe, stirfried tofu and vegetables over honey glazed quinoa makes for a delightful and satisfying meal.
Preparation (30 min. 2 Servings): 1. START THE QUINOA. Pour the quinoa and 1 cup of water in a pot on high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat and cook for 12-15 minutes. Drizzle honey on quinoa when fully cooked. 2. COOK TOFU & VEGGIES. Add olive oil, garlic and onions in a separate frying pan or wok. Cook over moderately high heat for five minutes or until the onions begin to brown, 5 minutes. 3. Transfer the broccoli, green beans and tofu next. Add as much salt, pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder as your pallet desires. Cook for 15 minutes or until the tofu begins to brown. 4. Plate, serve, and enjoy! Remember, altering this meal by adding soy, ginger, or rice vinegar sauce would make a great Asian-inspired meal, as well.
mens.” That’s clever. The show also plays on the roles of men and women, at least as the Zabvronians perceive them. Larry Bird, at one point, says that, “My wife does what I tell her.” The backwards nature of such a remark works because of its tongue-incheek nature. The Zabvronians, as much as they want to blend in, don’t have the slightest clue
about the way our society works. The Neighbors is off to a promising start, providing it can go beyond the novelty factor. With a little development, we might come to enjoy the Weavers and their other-worldly acquaintances. The Neighbors airs Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.
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Trouble with the Curve Is the Perfect Mix of Drama and Comedy By LAUREN SEARS Staff Writer It’s finally here, the movie that most baseball fans have been waiting for all year. Seeing previews all summer long made the choice very simple: I need to see this! The release of baseball’s newest film Trouble with the Curve came into theaters on September 21, 2012. The film stars Clint Eastwood (Gus Lobel), Amy Adams (Mickey Lobel), Justin Timberlake (Johnny Flannigan) and John Goodman (Pete Klein). Trouble with the Curve marks Eastwood’s longtime production partner Robert Lorenz’s full-length featurefilm debut. Eastwood is also a producer of this film.
Gus Lobel is a legendary Atlanta Braves’ scout who is so legendary that he can hear talent just by the way a pitch hits a bat. The Braves’ front office is trying to pick up the nation’s top draft prospect Bo Gentry (Joe Massingill). However there is a slight problem: Gus is aging rapidly, his eyes are going bad, and he has been trying to hide it from everyone including his longtime friend and supervisor Pete Klein (John Goodman). Atlanta Braves’ general manager Vin Freeman (Robert Patrick), is convinced that baseball talent can only be found based on number generated by a computer, and believes that Gus doesn’t know what he is talking about anymore. Gus was
sent by Pete and Vin on one last recruiting trip to North Carolina to prove he still has what it takes to be the best scout in baseball. Mickey Lobel (Amy Adams) is Gus’ daughter who is a highpower attorney’s assistant in a top law firm in Atlanta. Mickey and Gus do not have an ideal father/ daughter relationship. Gus sent Mickey away when she was six years old after her mother, Joanna, died. Gus was an ill-equipped father and Mickey grew to resent him; then came the unexpected phone call that Mickey received. It was from Pete Klein, asking her if Gus is okay, because he is concerned about his overall health and his strange behavior lately. Mickey was then asked by Pete to go with her father to North Carolina to help him scout Bo Gentry. At first she was reluctant to even care or bother, but jeopardizing her career to save her father’s, she decided that she knew she needed to be there with her dad, flew to the small North Carolina town to meet Gus. When Gus sees Mickey arrive in her corporate attire (not fitting for a small country town in the middle of North Carolina), he tells her to leave him alone and fly back to Atlanta. Mickey, being just as stubborn as her father, refuses to leave. Once Gus realizes this, he sends Mickey to work, helping him scout Bo Gentry. Forced to spend time with each other for the first time in years, it allows both Gus and Mickey to learn about their past and present lives that impact both of them. Perhaps the most moving part of the movie is this dialogue between Gus and Mickey, when Gus says,“I didn’t want to give you life in the cheap seats,”
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Amy Adams plays a high-power attorney’s assistant in a top law firm in Atlanta and daughter of Gus Lobel. to which Mickey replies, “Life in the cheap seats with my dad were the best times of my life.” Over the course of the week one of Gus’ former prospects turned Red Sox scout Johnny Flannigan (Justin Timberlake) begins to develop a crush on Mickey. Mickey can’t help by the end of the week to be into Flannigan; making her the happiest she’s been in a long time. However, the lust wouldn’t last. Gus told Flannigan not to take Bo Gentry for the Red Sox because he has “trouble with the curve.” Atlanta ended up signing Gentry against Gus’ advisement which means that his career is on the line. As for Flannigan and Mickey’s relationship, Flannigan drove off into the distance feeling betrayed by both of the Lobels.
The film ends with Gus receiving a contract extension and Mickey becoming the new Attorney for the Atlanta Braves. Vin the GM of the Braves was fired as a result of signing Bo Gentry who can’t hit a curveball to save his life, and for not trusting a legend scout of the game. The film doesn’t elaborate enough on Flannigan and Mickey getting back together, which leaves the ending as a cliff hanger. Trouble with the Curve has all the makings of being a classic film. It was worth the $10 for the ticket. The film is the perfect mix of comedy and drama, which can potentially make Trouble with the Curve a classic for years to come.
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By COURTNEY CARR Environmental Club When I say that I am part of the college’s Environmental Club, people automatically assume I love to go on hikes, eat granola, and talk about global warming to anyone that will listen. I must say that most of this is not true. In fact, I would much rather look at the environment from afar than have it up close and personal. I offer these thoughts to you because I find it is the easiest way to convey that our Environmental Club on campus is more about awareness than it is forcing you to study ice cap melting surveys in the dark (but hey, if you want to—then go for it). We believe that if you are aware that the world will face a fresh water crisis, meaning there will be too much demand for water and not enough to go around in YOUR lifetime, that you will be more inclined to turn the water off while brushing your teeth. We are talking baby steps people; nothing major when it comes to showing you the world we live in. Our club is also looking to offer incentives to make you aware of your consumption of the world’s natural resources through programs like “Reduce Your Use.” The objective of this program is to obviously reduce people’s use, more specifically energy within their residence halls. A large portion of the residence halls on campus are participating in this program, and the house that uses the least amount of energy per
resident is the winner. That’s right! This new breed of Environmental Club gives away prizes. In fact, we just gave away over $200 worth of freebies at Environmental BINGO. If you are wondering how you make BINGO environmentally friendly, really it is very simple. All the prizes that were won by the 70 students that attended were organic or recycled, thus making them environmentally friendly. We also offered facts about the environment and the world’s natural resources in-between games to enlighten people, but not to smother them. In the coming months, you can expect to see some old Environmental Club favorites from years past make their return to campus. This semester, students can look forward to the popular Green Pageant that always showcases creativity and innovation—so start thinking of ideas to use all those Starbuck’s cups or old notebooks you have been hoarding. In addition to old favorites, the club is looking to introduce new events with the help of student input. With this being said, I will throw it out there that Environmental Club meets on Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. in the Community Service Office. Stop by, if only for one meeting, and see for yourself what the new breed of Environmental Club has to offer (I promise we will not make you sign away your privilege of using five lights at one time—although… well, you know.)
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The Israeli-Iranian Question
By KATIE BAKAITIS Staff Writer
The ongoing conflict brewing up between Israel and Iran have diplomats and other politicians concerned of potential back-toback assaults between the two nations, possibly involving nuclear weapons on the part of Iran. Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, naturally denies the development of such weapons and states that they would only attack Israel if they attacked them first. Unfortunately, the assaults do not stop with Israel; Iran has been sourced as the prime suspect for cyber attacking U.S. banks. While the Palestinian world as a whole is in direct threat, the rest of the world is in danger of involving itself in another world war. The United Nations General Assembly held its annual conference and debate recently, opening up session on September 18 in New York City. During its 67th session, President Barack Obama and two main international players, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were in the center stage of the event as the situation between their countries grows immensely worse. The situation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States is an awfully twisted and perplexing tale to tell, so stick with me. The United States is an ally of the Jewish state, Israel, and the two would often gang up against Iran (it is probably not best to corner the angry lion, but when has the U.S. ever listened to reason?), which is thought to have been developing nuclear weapons. The Iranian President, Ahmadinejad, stated several years ago that Israel is not and should not be part of the “Iranian equation” and that they should be “wiped off the map”. Now, Ahmadinejad says that he only wants its neighbor to change its behavior, “We say occupation must be done away with," he said. "We say war seek-
ing and war mongering must be eliminated. We say threats must be eliminated. Threatening manners and ways must be eliminated. Destroying people’s homes on the head of their wives and children must be done away with and eliminated.” In reference to Israel’s pressures, President Ahmadinejad asked the U.N.: “Where is the organization that rules the world today that allows them to act so rudely?” Currently, Israel is threatening Iran with a military strike on the grounds that Iran is in the process of developing a nuclear weapon, as was mentioned. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel told the United Nations on Thursday that Iran’s
Israel is threatening Iran with a military strike on the grounds that Iran is in the process of developing a nuclear weapon, as was mentioned. capability to enrich uranium must be stopped before next spring or early summer, arguing that by that time the country will be in a position to “make a short, perhaps undetectable, sprint to manufacture its first nuclear weapon.” When Netanyahu spoke at the U.N., he displayed a crude drawing of a bomb that revealed the “red line” for Iran’s nuclear program, stopping at the 90% finished mark. President Barack Obama has been accused in the past by the Prime Minister of not fully backing up Israel and not attacking Iran’s nuclear sites. But at the U.N. Assembly, Obama announced that the United States will “do what we must” to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Obama mentioned that
there is still “time and space” to find a peaceful solution to Israel and Iran’s conflict, but “that time is not unlimited.” Obama continued, “Make no mistake: A nuclear-armed Iran is not a challenge that can be contained. It would threaten the elimination of Israel, the security of Gulf nations, and the stability of the global economy. It risks triggering a nuclear-arms race in the region, and the unraveling of the non-proliferation treaty.” Then act, Mr. Obama. Do not give Iran a reason to start attacking (though there are no real justifiable excuses for using nukes.) The Prime Minister responded positively saying how he “very much appreciates the president’s position, as does everyone in his country.” Why don’t we just withdraw from attack mode and lure Iran out of the corner with promises (that we intend to keep) of negotiation and peace? Maybe then Iran will not come out swinging its nuclear arms about (no pun intended) when it feels threatened. If the two-way battle between Iran and Israel had stayed just that, then the U.S. would not have too much of a bone to pick. Unfortunately, the recent cyberattacks on U.S. banks have turned this into a three-way conflict. It is difficult as a nation to try to make peace with another nation who continually attacks you at any corner. I am speaking for both the
United States and Iran, of course. With the animosity over the U.S. made anti-Muslim film spreading throughout the Islam world, it is easy to see why they would be reluctant to make peace. While the attacks on U.S. embassies have demonstrated extreme, uncalled for violence, making an effort to hack into our financial structure is taking it a step too far. Sources have announced that
If the two-way battle between Iran and Israel had stayed just that, then the U.S. would not have too much of a bone to pick. the hacker’s claims that the attacks were prompted by the disrespectful online video are just a cover story. If that was not their motive, then what was? One can only imagine Iran’s true intentions. It has been speculated that if any of these events are not dealt with in a peaceful manner, then they will turn into catalysts for World War III.
Amir Ali Hajizadeh, a brigadier general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that "Iran will not start any war, but it could launch a pre-emptive attack if it was sure that the enemies are putting the final touches to attack it." Hajizadeh, who heads the Guard's aerospace division, said any attack on Iranian soil could trigger World War III. "We cannot imagine the Zionist regime starting a war without America's support. “Therefore, in case of a war, we will get into a war with both of them and we will certainly get into a conflict with American bases," he said. "In that case, unpredictable and unmanageable things would happen and it could turn into a World War III." Hajizadeh also stated that there will be no neutral country in the region; bases will be treated as equal to U.S. soil. The expanding unrest in the Middle East has many leaders and average folk questioning the U.S.’s future involvement in these types of international affairs. Will we be negotiating peace and spreading democracy? Or will these goals have to be obtained through war? Whatever happens, you can be sure that America will be right in the thick of it, affecting us all in some way or another. For our sake and those of other countries, I hope it is the first one.
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NFL and Officials Reach Agreement, End Lockout ment risk, and would lower the leagues required payment to the plan by 60%. The officials immediately balked on this, but were willing to concede as long as current officials could keep their retirement plan, making the new plan for new hires only. Few people believe that the NFL had the right to lockout their officials. This was a deliberate grab for money and power by Roger Goodell and the owners of the 32 teams. When a league locks out its players, or players go on strike, you can make a case for either side being right. In all leagues, officials are under-appreciated, and the NFL has proven that. The NFL is a $1 billion a year industry and they earned it, but when the replacement refs were on the field, this was a diminished product, and
the NFL fully embarrassed themselves throughout this whole situation. The players and coaches were put in a bad situation by the league. That being said, they did not handle themselves well. John Fox and Jack Del Rio of Denver, and Bill Belichick of New England are coaches who got fined for their actions on nationally televised games. Players took to Twitter, going on profane rants, though they were not fined. This was unfair to the officials. The officials did as good a job as any reasonable person could have expected. The problem lies in a league office that values money over the product because they are so confident they own their fan base that they don’t feel the need to do what’s in the best interest of the coaches, players, or fans.
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The NFL and its officials reached a lockout-ending agreement last Wednesday. By MICHAEL SMITH Staff Writer Last Wednesday, the NFL came to an agreement with its officials union, ending a lockout that has angered the league’s coaches, players, and fans. The lockout was caused by four major hang-ups between the two sides. The officials’ salaries are a messy situation, with a lot of “he said, she said” involved. A pool of $18 million is allocated to pay officials, officials get paid on a game-by-game basis, averaging that each official gets paid $149,000 per year. The NFL claims that they offered a contract that says that by 2018, each official will be paid an average of $189,000. That would equal to a 5-11% annual increase. However, the officials claim this to be false, that the real offer only amounted to an annual increase
of 2.82% in the same time frame. Another power grab is the NFL wanting to add on extra officiating crews. The previous deal had 17 officiating crews, one for each of the 16 games played, plus one extra crew. With this new labor deal, the NFL wants to add on three extra crews, adding up to 20. The league believes this will improve officiating. The officials think that this will make it easier to bench officials, which would cost officials money. Having full-time officials is something that the NFL has wanted for years. For this labor deal, the NFL wanted to add seven fulltime officials, one for each of the seven officiating positions. These officials would work a normal officiating schedule, the rest of the year they would be involved with the NFL’s meetings about player safety and rules. The officials don’t necessarily have a problem
with this, but the compensation for these officials is a major point of debate. The major reason for this lock-
“In all leagues, officials are under-appreciated, and the NFL has proven that.” Michael Smith out, however, is the retirement plan. The officials currently have a definite plan, what they get after retirement is guaranteed, and it is determined based on the length of their time with the league. The NFL would like a switch to a 401k plan that requires invest-
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Golden Knights Have High Hopes for Live Web Streaming
By JOSHUA NATOLI Sports Editor The College of Saint Rose has developed a new live web streaming program to broadcast games over the Internet to fans who can watch at home. The idea stemmed from Assistant Athletic Director Dave Alexander, former Senior Associate Athletic Director Brian Gordon, and Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations Joshua Jennings. The streaming expands what Golden Knights Athletics can offer and bring games to fans in a cost-efficient
manner. Saint Rose has teamed up with Pack Network, a video broadcasting service based out of Massachusetts, to bring games to the web with multiple camera angles, an on-screen scoreboard, and various graphics. Alexander hopes to stream between 20 and 25 games this season across Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s Lacrosse, Volleyball, and Softball. The website looks to draw no advertisement revenue, but access to the live streaming of games is on a subscription basis. A one-
time viewing of a game costs $5.95 while the All-Access Pass costs $49.95. The All-Access Pass gives the subscriber a fullyear of access to all the Golden Knights events that are streamed live and also access to an in-depth archive section and video with games that date back to the 2010 Fall season. Alexander hopes the site will be able to pay for itself, “We don’t necessarily generate money off of it, but our hope is that it will be self-sufficient.” Subscription to the site can allow fans and parents alike who cannot make it to games to still enjoy the
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Women’s Soccer will be streamed October 8th and October 16th.
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Women’s Volleyball will be streamed October 10th.
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action of Golden Knights athletics right from home. The College of Saint Rose is not the only school choosing the live streaming route for its sports. Most of the other schools in the Northeast-10 Conference have added live web streaming of their athletic events as well. Saint Rose’s prices are more on the lower-end of their peers in the conference. Although the live streaming will cover numerous Golden Knights home games, away games will, for the most part, remain untouched. Hosting schools will have the first and foremost right to broadcast and stream their own home games, and any streaming done by Saint Rose
could be seen as intrusive. Alexander remained very optimistic about the future of web streaming Golden Knights games, “My aim is to make it grow, to expand the offerings we have, and do more games. For us, it’s still in its infancy and there is a lot of potential to do many things with it.” Upcoming games featured on live web stream include Women’s Soccer vs. Mercy on October 8th, Women’s Volleyball vs. Pace on October 10th, Women’s Soccer vs. Southern Connecticut State on October 16th, Men’s Soccer vs. Stonehill on October 20th, and Women’ Volleyball vs. Southern Connecticut State on October 26th.
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Golden Knights Rout Saint Michael’s By SHAWN BERMAN Staff Writer
Last Saturday afternoon, The College of Saint Rose Golden Knights Women’s Soccer team hosted another one of their Northeast-10 divisional rivals, The Purple Knights of Saint Michael’s. Heading into this game, The Golden Knights had reestablished themselves as the number one ranked team in the most recent NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division II Top-25 Poll. The Golden Knights coasted to a very impressive 6-0-shutout victory against Saint Michael’s. This was Saint Rose’s fifth shutout victory of the season. With this win over Saint Michael’s, The Golden Knights have now improved their record to an overall 8-0-1 and have increased
their record in the Northeast-10 Conference to 6-0-1. In a game where Saint Rose dominated offensively, they outshot the Purple Knights 30-6, and also produced seven corners. The Golden Knights got off to a fast start and never looked back. With only 10:06 minutes into the first half, junior midfielder Sydney Bond converted a penalty kick into her ninth goal of the season, extending her goal-scoring streak to four matches. Junior forward Carmelina Puopolo then added another goal to the board for the Golden Knights at the 18:13 mark. This was Puopolo’s first of three goals on her record setting day. Freshman midfielder, Jennifer Busk also recorded her second assist of the season on the same play. With only six minutes into the
second half, Puopolo then scored her second goal of the game. Then, the Golden Knights’ freshman forward Kristin Carr tacked on another goal at the 32:25 mark, giving Carr her sixth goal of the season. Less than two minutes later, Carmelina Puopolo scored her third goal of the day, giving her a Northeast-10 conferenceleading 12th goal, with an assist from freshman midfielder Gianna Smith, who tallied up her third assist of the season. Not only was this a Northeast-10 conference-leading goal for Carmelina Puopolo, but by scoring three goals in this game, she also broke the school record for most goals scored all-time with 115, breaking Eliza Whipple’s record of 112. Perhaps what is even more notable is that Puo-
Carmelina Puopolo set the school’s new goals scored record with 115.
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The Golden Knights shutout Saint Michael’s 6-0.
polo accomplished this in only two and one-half seasons. When asked how she felt about breaking the school’s record for most goals scored all-time, Puopolo said: “It feels great. I was just trying to play my game and make good things happen today.” Finally, at the 18:32 mark, sophomore forward Brittany Barry scored her second goal of the season, giving the Golden Knights their sixth goal of the game. Also putting in work for the Golden Knights was junior keeper Jessica Gerski and freshman keeper Kallina Haase. Together, they had a combined five saves. Gerski now leads the North-
east-10 Conference with a .917 save percentage, a 0.27 goalsagainst average, and also leads the conference in goals allowed with only two. “We had high expectations coming into this game,” Coach Laurie Darling Guthell said. “We had great individual play and it was great to see such a great team effort in the second half.” Looking ahead, The College of Saint Rose has a home game this Tuesday against another conference rival, American International. American International is currently 5-2-2, and 4-1-2 in conference play. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. at the Plumeri Sports Complex.